Had a coupon, and got free shipping! New Stanwell Authentic 63 unfinished on the way. First Stanwell pipe. Hope it smokes, as good as it will look after multiple bowls.
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Unfinished pipes provide a great experience. In terms of the final coloration, I think they are more satisfying than most Meerschaum pipes. For a while, they just darken in a kind of warm matte color, but eventually they begin to develop a shine that has real depth. Stanwell pipes are good smokers in general, so it should be a successful experiment. You'll get the full effect in about five years of regular smoking. I have a Savinelli that's over forty years old that looks great, and several others of several brands in stages of completion. It's hard to believe they aren't stained and waxed in the first place over time, and I've never added anything like wax or polish. Just buff it off after every smoke with a cloth to even out the coloring process. I don't think nose oil or oil from hands has much to do with it.
I'm a sucker for a Dublin. This is a nice hybrid, my first freehand.
I gifted a pipe buddy with an unsmoked, unfinished bulldog (it came with a 9mm filter and I don't like pipes with filters) about 6 months ago. It has already taken on some nice colouration in the 6 months. He is a strictly a weekend smoker. He wipes it down after each smoke with a soft cloth impregnated with a small amount of (chopping) board oil which has given the pipe a nice soft sheen.
I have a 63. It's a superb smoker, but at the limit of comfortable clenchability for me, as it is a bit heavy, so I use it when I'm sitting down with a book or something where I'm not moving around too much.
It was my first pipe, so it has that special place.
It was my first pipe, so it has that special place.
Yes, I can't remember the brand but it is a food safe product. He figured if it works on a heavily used board, it would be safe to use externally on a pipe. And probably a lot cheaper than Halcyon or Paragon. There are quite a few online recipes to make your own.
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I like unfinished briar pipes. My Series III is coloring nicely. No oils or waxes, just a quick buff with micro mesh pads prior to smoking it the first time. I would definitely get another naked briar. 
I would say about 60. This is my Eso English blend pipe. As far as the sanding goes, I started with 4000 grit and went up to 12000. Brought out the grain and put somewhat of a shine to it.
I don't usually care for danish shapes but that is a handsome pipe.
A little update. This pipe smokes very well. I don't care what country it was made in. It is a fine pipe. I am really excited about watching this pipe color, and enjoying the taste as it ages.